Money Smart Week 2009

National Credit Union Money Smart Week April 19–25, 2009

Extra Credit Union spent April 19–25 hosting a series of free seminars and resources designed to help our members and the community manage their personal finances, answere tough mortgage questions, and help them in the right direction to survive financially through the unemployment crunch.

 

For a brief summary of the seminars and events hosted, please see below. We are busy planning away for next year and look forward to seeing you during Money Smart Week 2010!

 

Dealing with a Financial Emergency: Short Term Financial Planning

Extra Credit Union, Walsh College, MI Council on Economic Education, and Cygnet Institute were pleased to sponsor this event. Families with drastically reduced income and high expenses benefited greatly from the information presented.

 

How to Choose a Mortgage

Extra Credit Union mortgage experts answered the mortgage questions everyone should be asking.

 

Surviving Financially Through the Unemployment Crunch

Attendees received hands-on tools and learned practical tips on how to stay afloat and cut expenses during times of job loss.

 

Coffee with the Financial Coach

We answered your basic finance questions, gave you the right tools for debt reduction, and helped you learn to manage your money.

 

Mad City Money™

Students learned what it was like to live in the real world. We gave them a job, a spouse, some kids and all of theirbasic expenses. It was their responsibility to make it to the end of the game with money left in their pocket.

 

Mad City Money taught me when I have a career and a steady income...

 

"I will use my money wisely, and use it for needs rather than wants. I'll also save money for emergency expenses." (Age 17)

 

"I will now know how to balance my checkbook and budget efficiently." (Age 16)

 

"I will manage my money wisely and each decision I make will be smart. My savings account will help me save up any extra money I have." (Age 17)

 

"I will budget all the money I can and put it in my Savings Account." (Age 16)

 

"I will Budget!!! Budget!!! Budget!!! That is the key to financial Happiness & Peace!" (Age 19)

 

First Annual Money Smart Week “Saving is Cool” Rap Contest
Elementary students at our partner schools located in Macomb Countywere eligible to participate in our “Saving is Cool” Rap contest and win $100 cash!

 

Congratulations to Justin Hassig! Justin is our 2009 Money Smart Week Rap Contest Winner!